I was having some prayer time this morning when God touched my mind with these thoughts. Just wanted to share this with you all. With the coming of the New Year, I naturally gravitate towards retrospection, introspection and anticipation (yes, even more than usual). As I see my errors, my victories, my flaws, my strengths, my hopes and my fears, it does me good to consider who my God is and what He desires for my life. God is called by many names in the Bible. Our English translations do well but I feel we sometimes miss out on the subtlety of how God has proclaimed Himself to humanity in order that we might recognize His nature. Are my problems overwhelming? El Shaddai, Lord God Almighty, has the power and authority to change any circumstance. He held the sun in the sky for Gideon, raised Lazarus from the dead, turned water to wine. He can set aside any obstacle that I am willing to submit to Him. Do I regularly make wrong choices that lead me to pain and frustration? Adonai (Master) and Yahweh (Lord) desires that I seek His will and submit to His authority in all my life decisions. As I patiently wait for His answers and His timing, my choices become clear and the outcomes are better than I could imagine. Do I feel defeated? Jeshovah Nissi (The Lord My Banner) and Jehovah Shabaoth (The Lord of Hosts) will lead me to victory. Am I lost and confused? Jehovah Raah (The Lord My Shepherd) will bring me to safety. Am I broken in my spirit, heart or body? Jehovah Rapha (The Lord that Heals) will bring comfort and wholeness. Am I lonely? Jehovah Shammah (The Lord is There) is my contant companion. Do I see my sin and failure and feel disqualified? Jehovah Tsidkenu (The Lord Our Righteousness) and Jehovah Mekoddishkem (The Lord Who Sanctifies You) forgives, redeems and restores. Do I fear death? El Olam (The Everlasting God) promises me eternal life. Am I drawn to putting my desires first in my life? Qanna (Jealous) seeks to keep me pure and holy to Himself. Am I struggling financially in my mind or my bank account? Jehovah Jireh (The Lord will Provide) has resources beyond my comprehension to care for my needs. Does worry consume me? Jehovah Shalom (The Lord is Peace) will calm my heart and release me from fear. I pray as you read through this, if any of these questions hit home, pray to God by that name. Recognize Him for who He is and what He can do to address your circumstance. Believe that He has chosen these names for Himself to reveal His character. His desire is not just to be worshiped but to be known, sought, and loved. Come to Him as a child seeks out a parent in times of fear and hurt. For He also choose to be known as Abba (daddy).
Posted on: Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:00:44 +0000
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